Fungi at the beach
Szepetiuk, G.; Piérard-Franchimont, C.; Piérard, G.E.
Revue Medicale de Liege 65(7-8): 448-449
2010
ISSN/ISBN: 0370-629X PMID: 20857702 Document Number: 641755
Fungi responsible for dermatomycoses survive in a resting phase inside diverse parts of the environment. Sand in the wet, partly wet and dry portions of the beaches frequently contains dermatophytes, yeasts and moulds. These microorganisms possibly infect skin and nails during summertime.
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